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'Disaster' Cyclone Biparjoy weakens after ramming India's coast

'Disaster' Cyclone Biparjoy weakens after ramming India's coast

Cyclone Biparjoy slammed into the Indian coast with powerful winds, sowing fear and prompting evacuations, but began weakening in the early hours of Friday as it moved north.

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Pentagon leaks suspect gets additional charges

Pentagon leaks suspect gets additional charges

Jack Teixeira, the US airman accused of leaking top-secret Pentagon documents in an online chat forum, was slapped with additional federal charges on Thursday.

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With future PM Orpo, Finland trades charisma for cool-headedness

With future PM Orpo, Finland trades charisma for cool-headedness

Finland's next prime minister Petteri Orpo presents a stark contrast to his charismatic predecessor Sanna Marin, with his cool-headed demeanour and focus on reining in spending.

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The good father: Al Pacino a dad again at 83

The good father: Al Pacino a dad again at 83

Actor Al Pacino has become a dad again, at the grand old age of 83, US media said Thursday.

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Finland to get right-wing govt with far right

Finland to get right-wing govt with far right

Finland's conservative leader and Prime Minister designate Petteri Orpo said Thursday a four-party coalition including the far-right Finns Party had agreed to form a government more than two months after elections.

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Spain morale is sky high after Italy win: coach

Spain morale is sky high after Italy win: coach

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team's morale was "sky high" after they beat Italy on Thursday to reach the Nations League final against Croatia.

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France's Pavon aces 15th in US Open 1st round

France's Pavon aces 15th in US Open 1st round

French journeyman Matthieu Pavon aced Los Angeles Country Club's intriguing par-three 15th hole on Thursday in the first round of the 123rd US Open.

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Fowler, Schauffele share US Open lead with record rounds of 62

Fowler, Schauffele share US Open lead with record rounds of 62

Rickie Fowler fired 10 birdies in a US Open record low round of 62 on Thursday before Xander Schauffele matched it minutes later to share the lead at Los Angeles Country Club midway through the first round.

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UK's Truss admits to 'mistakes' -- but blames enemies

UK's Truss admits to 'mistakes' -- but blames enemies

British former prime minister Liz Truss on Thursday conceded to "mistakes" over her disastrous short-lived tenure last year -- but blamed the economic "establishment" for torpedoing her policies.

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No news from Hamilton on future before Canadian Grand Prix

No news from Hamilton on future before Canadian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton arrived at one of his favourite circuits on Thursday to praise Mercedes' progressive work but had no news on his future with the team before this Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.

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